Field Engineering Specialist - Kansas City

At Roche you can show up as yourself, embraced for the unique qualities you bring. Our culture encourages personal expression, open dialogue, and genuine connections, where you are valued, accepted and respected for who you are, allowing you to thrive both personally and professionally. This is how we aim to prevent, stop and cure diseases and ensure everyone has access to healthcare today and for generations to come. Join Roche, where every voice matters. The Position Field Engineering Specialist A healthier future. It’s what drives us to innovate. To continuously advance science and ensure everyone has access to the healthcare they need today and for generations to come. Creating a world where we all have more time with the people we love. That’s what makes us Roche. Roche Support Network offers an exciting opportunity for individuals who are passionate about problem solving. As a research-focused healthcare company, Roche is dedicated to discovering, developing, and providing innovative diagnostics and therapeutic products. With a commitment to employee development and a work environment that values respect and empowerment, Roche offers exciting career prospects for those seeking to make a significant impact on patient care. The Opportunity The Roche Support Network group is committed to providing industry-defining support to its customers. As a Field Engineering Specialist, you can travel and demonstrate your expertise as a technical repair and/or installation specialist for Roche product lines. You also provide valued service to your laboratory customers in an assigned territory. The Field Engineering Specialist serves as a technical repair, preventive maintenance, and installation specialist for assigned Roche product lines and geographies. Provides routine technical support to customers on operational and maintenance aspects of system equipment. Performs on-site service, repair and/or installation of company product(s). This may include any aspect of field support and is not limited to mechanical/system hardware and software, networking/wireless networking. Serves as customer contact on routine technical and service-related problems. Receives training and delivers service within the normal scope of the position. Follows documented practices, policies and procedures in providing repair and installation support. Diagnoses mechanical, hardware, software and system failure, using established procedures. Determines the most cost-effective repair/resolution to minimize customer downtime. Provides analysis, feedback and recommendations on product failure trends and serviceability issues. Documents all activity in a manner compliant with the company's quality procedures. Specialized knowledge generally of a particular area, system or equipment. Requires specific training and certification. Applies some advanced skills to the position or specialization. May adapt procedures, processes, tools, equipment and techniques to meet the more complex requirements of the position. Duties are generally routine, but may include non-routine tasks. Resolves most questions and problems and refers only the most complex issues to higher levels. Responsible for maintaining and continuously improving the quality system and achieving quality objectives through daily actions. This is a remote, field-based role with up to 30% travel requirements. This role covers a territory that includes the Kansas City metro area, Central and Western Kansas, Wichita, KS, Springfield, MO and Columbia, MO. The ideal candidate will live in the Kansas City metro area. Who You Are: High school diploma and 2 years of technical school or equivalent military training or equivalent work experience 5 years of progressive experience repairing or servicing mechanical/system hardware and software, or networking/wireless networking or a Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemistry or related field plus 1-2 years of progressive experience repairing or servicing complex mechanical/system hardware and software, or networking/wireless networking Successful completion of training or certification as defined by Roche Diagnostics Services Leadership and policy Ability to travel, including some overnight travel, is required Preferred Qualifications 8+ years of progressive experience or a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field plus 4+ years of progressive experience are required. Advanced knowledge of electronics, electro-mechanical systems, information technology, and basic chemistry. The ability to serve as an internal technical resource, provide support after hours and on weekends/holidays, and maintain strong customer relationships is essential. Additional Information : A Company car is provided. This is a nonexempt position that is eligible for overtime. Relocation benefits are not available for this job posting. The expected salary range for this position based on the primary location of Kansas City, KS is between $71,100 - $132,000. Actual pay will be determined based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors permitted by law. A discretionary annual bonus may be available based on individual and Company performance. This position also qualifies for the benefits detailed at the link provided below. Benefits Who we are A healthier future drives us to innovate. Together, more than 100’000 employees across the globe are dedicated to advance science, ensuring everyone has access to healthcare today and for generations to come. Our efforts result in more than 26 million people treated with our medicines and over 30 billion tests conducted using our Diagnostics products. We empower each other to explore new possibilities, foster creativity, and keep our ambitions high, so we can deliver life-changing healthcare solutions that make a global impact. Let’s build a healthier future, together. Roche is an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy and practice to employ, promote, and otherwise treat any and all employees and applicants on the basis of merit, qualifications, and competence. The company's policy prohibits unlawful discrimination, including but not limited to, discrimination on the basis of Protected Veteran status, individuals with disabilities status, and consistent with all federal, state, or local laws. 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